FEMA - Engineering Specialist

CDM Smith; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Disaster Engineering Specialist to conduct site inspections and analyze engineering reports. This role involves validating infrastructure damage, developing scopes of work, and making recommendations for claim eligibility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. This is a temporary position aimed at building a candidate pool for future opportunities, providing a chance to engage in meaningful work while contributing to disaster recovery efforts. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and validate infrastructure damage.
• Review engineering reports and make eligibility recommendations.
• Participate in status update meetings with FEMA.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Design Applications Knowledge

Construction Materials Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Written Communication Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

CDM Smith FEMA - Engineering Specialist in Charleston, South Carolina

Requisition ID: 40480BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

The Disaster Engineering Specialist:

1. Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions. Develops and reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
2. Reviews and analyzes engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
3. Makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility. Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses. Works with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.
4. Provides analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists.
5. May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Engineering Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2. 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field expertise with a professional registration.
3. Domestic travel is required.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
2. Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.
3. Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials. Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
4. Strong attention to detail.
5. Good written and oral communication skills.
6. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Pay Range: $33.60 - $67.20

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!: We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. This is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should it become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.